HSC Mathematics Preparation Course - Standard 2 (Part 3) (July)

HSC Mathematics. The smart way to prepare for your HSC.

This new course is the last in a series of three Mathematics Standard 2 courses and provides consolidation of key content and skills from the Mathematics Standard 2 HSC course. Topics covered in this course include non-linear functions, annuities, further statistics and critical paths.

This course is designed to review key material, and also provide advice and tips related to studying and examination technique, in order to maximise student performance.

Outcomes

use detailed algebraic and graphical techniques to critically evaluate and construct arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar context

analyse representations of data in order to make inferences, predictions and draw conclusions

make informed decisions about financial situations, including annuities and loan repayments

solve problems by representing the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical forms

solve problems requiring statistical processes, including the use of the normal distribution and the correlation of bivariate data

solve problems using networks to model decision-making in practical problems

choose and use appropriate technology effectively in a range of contexts, and apply critical thinking to recognise appropriate times and methods for such use

use mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicate a position clearly to others and justify a response.

Content

The following topics from the Mathematics Standard 2 syllabus will be covered:

Non-Linear Relationships

Annuities

Critical Path Analysis

Bivariate Data Analysis

The Normal Distribution.

Intended audience

This course addresses the requirements of the new HSC Mathematics Standard course. It is suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students.

Delivery style

Delivered as a two-day activity-based workshop where you will explore and apply mathematical knowledge and skills in a combination of lectures, tutorials and problem-solving sessions. Practice exercises are carefully graded and you will receive immediate feedback. Study skills and examination techniques will also be emphasised.

Materials

You will receive:

course notes including theory and worked examplesfrom the relevant topics

solutions to all questions in the course notes

HSC Questions from recent years on the relevant topics, with sample answers provided.

References

Getting Through Your HSC: A Practical Guide

While you progress through this journey and also the conclusion of your schooling life, we know you’ll have a lot on your mind – exams, future study, careers – but remember, while keeping focused on these bigger goals and aspirations, it’s also important not to forget your own health and well-being.